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What happened in history on this day: October 25?
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Personal Computer history:
- 1984 - Osborne Computer announces the Vixen computer. It features 64kB RAM, 25-line display, and two 390 kB disk drives. Price is US$1298.
- 1984 - Osborne Computer announces the Encore computer. It features 128kB RAM, and one 390 kB disk drive. Weight is under ten pounds; price is US$2195.
- 1999 - In San Jose, California, Intel introduces new and updated Pentium III processors based on 0.18-micron technology, code-named Coppermine. The processor incorporates 28 million transistors with 0.18-micron technology. Speeds and prices in 1000-unit quantities range from 500 MHz (US$239) to 733 MHz (US$776) for desktop versions, and 400 MHz (US$348) to 500 MHz (US$530) for portable versions.
- 2001 - Microsoft launches the Windows XP operating system in the US. The software is based on Windows NT and Windows 2000, but includes a Compatibility Mode allowing most software written for older Windows versions to operate correctly. Several people can be logged in at once, quickly swapping between separate desktops. Prices are US$199 (Home Edition) and US$299 (Professional Edition). Upgrade prices are US$99 (Home Edition) and US$199 (Professional Edition). The source code is 50 million lines.
- 2001 - Microsoft posts the first Windows XP Update Package on its Windows Update Web site.
- 2001 - Microsoft releases Microsoft Plus for Windows XP. Price is US$39.95.
- 2004 - PalmOne debuts the Treo 650 handheld computer in Europe. It features cell phone, built-in 1.3 megapixel camera, 320x320 pixel screen, 312 MHz Intel XScale processor, Bluetooth connectivity, Garnet operating system, tiny keyboard, removable battery.
- 2005 - 2K Games releases the Sid Meier's Civilization IV game for personal computers in the US.
Video Game history:
- 1990 - The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show. A video monitor shows the Pong video game which aliens declare to be a "crowning achievement in amusement technology".
- 2000 - Nintendo releases The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask video game for the Nintendo 64 in the US.
- 2004 - Nintendo releases the Zelda II: The Adventure of Link video game for the Game Boy Advance in the US.
- 2004 - Nintendo releases the Castlevania video game for the Game Boy Advance in the US.
- 2004 - Nintendo releases the Dr. Mario video game for the Game Boy Advance in the US.
- 2004 - Nintendo releases the Metroid video game for the Game Boy Advance in the US.
- 2005 - Rockstar Games releases the Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories for the PlayStation Portable in the US.
- 2005 - Sega releases the Taito Legends video game collection for the PlayStation 2, Xbox, and GameCube in the US. This arcade collection includes: Super Qix, Tube-It, Volfied, Rastan, Operation Wolf, Exzisus, Rainbow Islands, Plump Pop, Ninja Kids, Thunderfox, Space Invaders.
- 2005 - Namco releases the Soul Calibur III video game for the PlayStation 2 in the US.
- 2005 - Activision releases the X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse video game for the PlayStation Portable in the US.
- 2011 - Electronic Arts releases the Battlefield 3 video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the US.
- 2011 - Disney releases the Disney Universe video game for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Nintendo Wii in the US.
- 2016 - Sierra releases the King's Quest - Chapter 5: The God Knight video game for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in the USA.
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